nanoscale

American  

[nan-uh-skeyl, ney-nuh-] / ˈnæn əˌskeɪl, ˈneɪ nə- /

adjective

1. of or relating to microscopic particles of matter, devices, etc., that are measured in nanometers or microns.

   a nanoscale sensor made of a single molecule.

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noun

1. Measurements. a scale of measurement that uses nanometers or microns as units of measure.

nanoscale Scientific  

/ năn′ə-skāl′ /

1. Relating to or occurring on a scale of nanometers.

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Etymology

Origin of nanoscale

First recorded in 1980–85; nano- + scale ²

Example Sentences

Scientists at the University of Rochester and Rochester Institute of Technology have now developed a new type of squeezed phonon laser that can precisely control these vibrations at the nanoscale.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

The discovery could point to new strategies for treating malaria and also offer insights for designing nanoscale robotic systems.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

That possibility could lead to new discoveries in fundamental physics as well as future concepts for nanoscale electronic devices.

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026

By demonstrating that nanoscale structure directly influences immune potency, this research offers a framework for improving therapeutic cancer vaccines using existing components.

From Science Daily • Feb. 18, 2026

Metasurfaces have long been used by engineers to bend, focus, and shape light using flat, nanoscale structures.

From Science Daily • Feb. 5, 2026